Trigger points

Trigger points are focal areas of hypersensitivity that are
thought to cause pain and sometimes altered sensation in a range of areas. For example the pain referral pattern from
one of the muscles in the buttock can mimic that of sciatica.

Treatment of trigger points includes stretching exercise,
soft tissue manual therapies and acupuncture (Dry Needling).
Often muscles develop trigger points because of a postural habit so this
is an area that often needs addressing as well as just the treatment of the
tender point.

As with any other
problem you would first of all receive a comprehensive MSK physiotherapy
examination, including a subjective history when your past medical history and
current medication use would be collected.
Please bring your medication history with you to your first
appointment. Please attend wearing loose
clothing so that the Physiotherapist can see and palpate the respective area.